1541 Berkeley Way is a 656 square foot house on a 1,430 square foot lot with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 25, 2003 for $345,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $654,663.
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
1,430 sq ftLot Size
$998Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$654,663
$310K since sold in November 2003$51K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 33.7% lower than the average sale price ($988K) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40454557
Apr 8, 2010
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40402369
Jun 10, 2009
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Nov 25, 2003
Sold
$345,000
$526/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 1988
Sold
$135,000
$206/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,542 (+9.3%)
$117,604 + $274,411
$392,015
2024
$5,986 (+2.2%)
$115,299 + $269,031
$384,330
2023
$5,857 (+1.9%)
$113,039 + $263,757
$376,796
2022
$5,748 (−0.1%)
$108,650 + $253,518
$362,168
2021
$5,754 (+5.5%)
$108,650 + $253,518
$362,168
2020
$5,456 (+4.0%)
$106,520 + $248,547
$355,067
2019
$5,249 (+1.8%)
$105,428 + $246,000
$351,428
2018
$5,158 (+4.0%)
$103,362 + $241,178
$344,540
2017
$4,958 (+3.4%)
$99,350 + $231,816
$331,166
2016
$4,796 (+1.4%)
$99,350 + $231,816
$331,166
2015
$4,732 (+0.7%)
$97,402 + $227,272
$324,674
2014
$4,700 (−0.8%)
$94,060 + $219,475
$313,535
2013
$4,738 (+3.8%)
$94,060 + $219,475
$313,535
2012
$4,565 (−18.2%)
$93,636 + $218,484
$312,120
2011
$5,578 (+1.0%)
$91,800 + $214,200
$306,000
2010
$5,523 (+1.3%)
$114,858 + $268,002
$382,860
2009
$5,451 (−3.2%)
$113,999 + $265,997
$379,996
2008
$5,633
$103,500 + $241,500
$345,000
Tax history for 1541 Berkeley Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,542 (+9.3%)
$117,604 + $274,411
$392,015
2024
$5,986 (+2.2%)
$115,299 + $269,031
$384,330
2023
$5,857 (+1.9%)
$113,039 + $263,757
$376,796
2022
$5,748 (−0.1%)
$108,650 + $253,518
$362,168
2021
$5,754 (+5.5%)
$108,650 + $253,518
$362,168
2020
$5,456 (+4.0%)
$106,520 + $248,547
$355,067
2019
$5,249 (+1.8%)
$105,428 + $246,000
$351,428
2018
$5,158 (+4.0%)
$103,362 + $241,178
$344,540
2017
$4,958 (+3.4%)
$99,350 + $231,816
$331,166
2016
$4,796 (+1.4%)
$99,350 + $231,816
$331,166
2015
$4,732 (+0.7%)
$97,402 + $227,272
$324,674
2014
$4,700 (−0.8%)
$94,060 + $219,475
$313,535
2013
$4,738 (+3.8%)
$94,060 + $219,475
$313,535
2012
$4,565 (−18.2%)
$93,636 + $218,484
$312,120
2011
$5,578 (+1.0%)
$91,800 + $214,200
$306,000
2010
$5,523 (+1.3%)
$114,858 + $268,002
$382,860
2009
$5,451 (−3.2%)
$113,999 + $265,997
$379,996
2008
$5,633
$103,500 + $241,500
$345,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HARDY
Living Sq. Ft: 656
Building Sq. Ft: 656
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: OFFICIAL RECS 5 PG 30
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,430
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0328
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 656
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1,430 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 1912
County: Alameda County
APN: 057 206800500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$622,000 – $753,000
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